Diabetes may be a life-long journey but it can be managed well if you understand the importance of eating well. As the popular saying goes, “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.” Breakfast has long been considered the most important meal of the day. Starting the day right with a nutritious and balanced breakfast is essential, especially for managing diabetes. A wholesome meal ensures your blood sugar levels are regulated and gives you all the energy you need for the day ahead.
Healthy eating is one of many building blocks for cultivating positive habits that contribute to a balanced lifestyle. Many associate eating healthy for diabetes management with salads after salads after salads (and of course, without any dressing). There is no reason this has to be true! A nourishing breakfast is one that is filled with sufficient nutrients such as protein and fiber to give you enough energy for the day. Combined with physical and mental wellness, eating right from the very moment you start your day will maximise your management of diabetes.
Breakfast for Diabetes - Why is it so important?
Balanced eating is not just about how much one eats, but about the types of food you put in and what you eat it with. For diabetics, keeping blood sugar in check is of utmost importance. The quality of breakfast can be easily enhanced by introducing foods with a low glycemic index (GI). GI is a measurement of the effects of food on blood glucose levels. When eating food that is low GI, blood sugar is raised at a slower rate compared to high GI foods. For those with diabetes, ingesting foods or supplements with low GI can make you feel less hungry and maintain consistent blood sugar levels throughout the day.
Being armed with all this information is not enough and practice is what makes perfect. However, life sometimes gets in the way and it is much easier said than done. That is where NUTREN® Diabetes comes in! A complete and balanced nutritional supplement, Nutren Diabetes helps take the fuss out of daily meal planning. Now you would not have to spend too long deciding which food is the right choice for you to start your day.
Nutren Diabetes is a low GI diabetic supplement specially formulated to prevent blood sugar levels from fluctuating too widely in one day. It can be used to supplement or replace breakfast or as a snack between meals instead of less healthy alternatives.
Nutren Diabetes is proven to show smaller spikes in glucose levels after meals, compared with a standard breakfast for people with diabetes. It provides 3 main nutrients in each serving:
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11.3g of protein
Protein intake is essential for anyone, including those hoping to manage diabetes. Apart from promoting physical strength, proteins also ensure that sugar levels do not spike by lunch time, keeping satiety under control and reducing the likelihood of hunger pangs later in the day. NUTREN® Diabetes has a protein level equivalent to two times the amount in a medium sized egg.
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4.8g of soluble fiber uniquely blended to contain Prebio 1+ and partially hydrolysed guar gum (PHGG)
Fiber, especially those in soluble forms, helps to slow down the uptake of sugar by the blood, subsequently improving blood sugar levels. Sufficient fibers in the diet also reduce the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes.
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27 vitamins & minerals, including B vitamins
